Dagmar  Dolby net worth and biography

Dagmar Dolby Biography and Net Worth

Major Shareholder of Dolby Laboratories

Dagmar Dolby is the widow of American sound pioneer and founder of Dolby Laboratories, Ray Dolby. She was born in Germany and met her future husband while attending a summer language program at Cambridge University, where he was pursuing his Ph.D in physics. 

In 1965, Ray founded Dolby Laboratories, an audio technology firm that would be a trailblazer of noise reduction and surround sound technologies.

After founding the company in London, Dolby moved its headquarters to San Francisco in 1976. Dolby’s signature noise reduction system, the Dolby NR, is named for him. He is also recognized for his work in helping to develop the first video tape ever recorded while working for Ampex, an electronics company that hired him at age 16. 

The couple became known for their philanthropy after donating $16 million in 2006 to help launch the Ray and Dagmar Dolby Regeneration Medicine Building at the University of California, San Francisco. In 2011, they donated an additional $20 million to the university.

When Ray was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2010, the family donated $21 million to the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) In 2012, they founded the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center, a collaboration between CPMC and the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2013, at the age of 80, Ray died of leukemia. 

Dagmar is the largest shareholder of Dolby Laboratories, owning around 37 percent, and since her husband’s passing, she has continued the family’s philanthropic efforts. Since 2015, she has pledged more than $160 million to Cambridge University, and in 2018, she gave $20 million to UC, San Francisco for the Dolby Family Center for Mood Disorders.

Her philanthropic causes include reproductive rights, brain health research, and educational opportunities, among other areas. She has also signed The Giving Pledge, committing to donate a major portion of her estate to charitable causes. 

Dolby holds a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University. She continues to live in San Francisco and has two sons, David and Tom. 

How do I contact Dagmar Dolby?

The corporate mailing address for Ms. Dolby and other Dolby Laboratories executives is 1275 MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94103. Dolby Laboratories can also be reached via phone at (415) 558-0200 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Dagmar Dolby's contact information.

Has Dagmar Dolby been buying or selling shares of Dolby Laboratories?

Dagmar Dolby has not been actively trading shares of Dolby Laboratories within the last three months. Most recently, Dagmar Dolby sold 96,573 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, July 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.48, for a transaction totalling $6,420,173.04. Learn More on Dagmar Dolby's trading history.

Who are Dolby Laboratories' active insiders?

Dolby Laboratories' insider roster includes Giles Baker (SVP), Lewis Chew (CFO), John Couling (SVP), Dagmar Dolby (Major Shareholder), Steven Forshay (SVP), Peter Gotcher (Director), Ryan Nicholson (VP), Todd Pendleton (CMO), Emily Rollins (Director), Simon Segars (Director), Mark Sherman (EVP), Anjali Sud (Director), Avadis Tevanian (Director), and Kevin Yeaman (CEO). Learn More on Dolby Laboratories' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Dolby Laboratories?

In the last year, Dolby Laboratories insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 3 shares worth more than $234.45. In the last year, insiders at the electronics maker sold shares 7 times. They sold a total of 145,451 shares worth more than $11,963,589.64. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 15th when CEO Kevin J Yeaman sold 28,512 shares worth more than $2,113,309.44. Insiders at Dolby Laboratories own 39.5% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Dolby Laboratories.

Information on this page was last updated on 10/15/2024.

Dagmar Dolby Insider Trading History at Dolby Laboratories

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
7/29/2019Sell96,573$66.48$6,420,173.04View SEC Filing Icon  
7/25/2019Sell100,000$66.02$6,602,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/23/2019Sell100,000$65.42$6,542,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/19/2019Sell100,000$65.22$6,522,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/17/2019Sell100,000$65.27$6,527,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/15/2019Sell72,069$65.10$4,691,691.90View SEC Filing Icon  
7/12/2019Sell22,069$65.02$1,434,926.38View SEC Filing Icon  
7/5/2019Sell26,358$65.01$1,713,533.58View SEC Filing Icon  
7/3/2019Sell77,692$65.17$5,063,187.64View SEC Filing Icon  
7/1/2019Sell50,000$65.06$3,253,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/27/2019Sell51,777$65.06$3,368,611.62View SEC Filing Icon  
6/25/2019Sell15,617$65.04$1,015,729.68View SEC Filing Icon  
6/21/2019Sell93,113$65.11$6,062,587.43View SEC Filing Icon  
5/15/2019Sell50,000$65.05$3,252,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/8/2019Sell46,781$65.12$3,046,378.72View SEC Filing Icon  
5/6/2019Sell100,000$65.49$6,549,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/3/2019Sell50,000$65.73$3,286,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/1/2019Sell16,145$65.08$1,050,716.60View SEC Filing Icon  
4/24/2019Sell29,200$65.01$1,898,292.00View SEC Filing Icon  
4/16/2019Sell100,000$65.72$6,572,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
4/12/2019Sell96,567$65.22$6,298,099.74View SEC Filing Icon  
3/21/2019Sell50,000$65.06$3,253,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/12/2019Sell21,465$65.00$1,395,225.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/4/2019Sell2,406$65.05$156,510.30View SEC Filing Icon  
3/1/2019Sell95,963$65.05$6,242,393.15View SEC Filing Icon  
2/27/2019Sell98,543$65.24$6,428,945.32View SEC Filing Icon  
2/25/2019Sell50,000$65.67$3,283,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/21/2019Sell69,885$65.32$4,564,888.20View SEC Filing Icon  
2/19/2019Sell50,000$65.41$3,270,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/15/2019Sell401$65.00$26,065.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/5/2019Sell52,254$65.39$3,416,889.06View SEC Filing Icon  
9/4/2018Sell22,642$70.07$1,586,524.94View SEC Filing Icon  
7/9/2018Sell77,358$61.80$4,780,724.40View SEC Filing Icon  
7/5/2018Sell100,000$61.34$6,134,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/2/2018Sell50,000$61.23$3,061,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/28/2018Sell100,000$61.93$6,193,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/26/2018Sell100,000$62.17$6,217,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/22/2018Sell100,000$64.55$6,455,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/20/2018Sell50,000$65.22$3,261,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/18/2018Sell100,000$65.31$6,531,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/14/2018Sell100,000$64.87$6,487,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/11/2018Sell50,000$64.31$3,215,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/8/2018Sell50,000$64.25$3,212,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/6/2018Sell50,000$64.36$3,218,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
6/4/2018Sell100,000$62.93$6,293,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/31/2018Sell17,439$62.67$1,092,902.13View SEC Filing Icon  
5/29/2018Sell100,000$61.54$6,154,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/24/2018Sell100,000$61.50$6,150,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/22/2018Sell100,000$62.31$6,231,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/18/2018Sell100,000$62.49$6,249,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/16/2018Sell100,000$62.82$6,282,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/14/2018Sell100,000$62.65$6,265,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/10/2018Sell100,000$62.23$6,223,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/8/2018Sell100,000$61.78$6,178,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/4/2018Sell100,000$61.03$6,103,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/2/2018Sell100,000$60.81$6,081,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
4/30/2018Sell88,538$60.28$5,337,070.64View SEC Filing Icon  
4/27/2018Sell50,000$60.39$3,019,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/30/2017Sell100,000$49.51$4,951,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/28/2017Sell100,000$49.98$4,998,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/24/2017Sell100,000$48.98$4,898,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/23/2017Sell50,000$49.00$2,450,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/22/2017Sell100,000$48.28$4,828,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/18/2017Sell100,000$48.82$4,882,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/16/2017Sell100,000$49.71$4,971,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/14/2017Sell100,000$50.19$5,019,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/10/2017Sell100,000$50.84$5,084,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/9/2017Sell50,000$51.20$2,560,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/8/2017Sell100,000$51.13$5,113,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/7/2017Sell50,000$51.26$2,563,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/4/2017Sell100,000$51.13$5,113,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/2/2017Sell100,000$52.03$5,203,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/31/2017Sell100,000$52.22$5,222,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/12/2016Sell50,000$48.53$2,426,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/9/2016Sell98,838$49.49$4,891,492.62View SEC Filing Icon  
9/7/2016Sell100,000$49.72$4,972,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/2/2016Sell100,000$49.06$4,906,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/31/2016Sell100,000$48.99$4,899,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/29/2016Sell100,000$49.87$4,987,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/25/2016Sell100,000$50.10$5,010,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/23/2016Sell50,000$50.24$2,512,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/22/2016Sell50,000$49.79$2,489,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/19/2016Sell100,000$49.82$4,982,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/17/2016Sell100,000$49.14$4,914,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/15/2016Sell100,000$49.71$4,971,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/11/2016Sell100,000$49.62$4,962,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/9/2016Sell8,351$50.00$417,550.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/8/2016Sell71,212$50.00$3,560,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/2/2016Sell488$50.00$24,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/1/2016Sell100,000$50.00$5,000,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/28/2016Sell55,976$50.01$2,799,359.76View SEC Filing Icon  
7/26/2016Sell100,000$50.04$5,004,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/25/2016Sell50,000$50.00$2,500,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/9/2016Sell100,000$45.06$4,506,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/5/2016Sell100,000$45.64$4,564,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/3/2016Sell100,000$46.45$4,645,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
4/29/2016Sell100,000$46.30$4,630,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/24/2016Sell25,738$40.85$1,051,397.30View SEC Filing Icon  
3/23/2016Sell50,000$41.12$2,056,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/22/2016Sell74,262$40.04$2,973,450.48View SEC Filing Icon  
3/21/2016Sell24,262$40.07$972,178.34View SEC Filing Icon  
3/18/2016Sell100,000$40.38$4,038,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/16/2016Sell100,000$40.01$4,001,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/14/2016Sell100,000$39.95$3,995,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/10/2016Sell100,000$39.38$3,938,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/8/2016Sell100,000$39.86$3,986,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/4/2016Sell100,000$39.89$3,989,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/29/2016Sell100,000$39.51$3,951,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/25/2016Sell100,000$38.92$3,892,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/23/2016Sell50,000$39.39$1,969,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/22/2016Sell50,000$39.12$1,956,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/19/2016Sell100,000$38.63$3,863,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/17/2016Sell100,000$38.27$3,827,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/12/2016Sell100,000$36.83$3,683,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/10/2016Sell100,000$37.12$3,712,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/8/2016Sell51,423$36.08$1,855,341.84View SEC Filing Icon  
2/4/2016Sell76,755$36.52$2,803,092.60View SEC Filing Icon  
2/2/2016Sell50,000$35.50$1,775,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/1/2016Sell50,000$35.63$1,781,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/29/2016Sell100,000$35.36$3,536,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/24/2015Sell54,401$35.00$1,904,035.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/3/2015Sell41,060$35.00$1,437,100.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/2/2015Sell100,000$35.00$3,500,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/10/2015Sell18,849$35.00$659,715.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/9/2015Sell100,000$35.42$3,542,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/6/2015Sell50,000$35.76$1,788,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/5/2015Sell100,000$35.21$3,521,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/3/2015Sell100,000$35.26$3,526,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/26/2015Sell2,100$35.02$73,542.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/23/2015Sell100,000$35.19$3,519,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/19/2015Sell35,461$35.01$1,241,489.61View SEC Filing Icon  
10/16/2015Sell50,000$35.00$1,750,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/10/2014Sell21,700$45.04$977,368.00View SEC Filing Icon  
12/8/2014Sell54,541$45.75$2,495,250.75View SEC Filing Icon  
12/4/2014Sell80,000$45.35$3,628,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/6/2014Sell40,000$41.06$1,642,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/2/2014Sell40,000$41.11$1,644,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/30/2014Sell40,000$41.59$1,663,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/29/2014Sell20,000$41.50$830,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/26/2014Sell40,000$41.44$1,657,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/24/2014Sell40,000$42.21$1,688,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/22/2014Sell40,000$42.87$1,714,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/18/2014Sell40,000$43.58$1,743,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/17/2014Sell20,000$43.51$870,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/16/2014Sell40,000$43.42$1,736,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/12/2014Sell53,806$44.78$2,409,432.68View SEC Filing Icon  
9/10/2014Sell71,653$45.00$3,224,385.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/8/2014Sell80,000$45.20$3,616,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/5/2014Sell40,000$45.35$1,814,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/4/2014Sell80,000$45.84$3,667,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/3/2014Sell40,000$46.01$1,840,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/2/2014Sell80,000$46.28$3,702,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/28/2014Sell80,000$46.75$3,740,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/27/2014Sell40,000$46.86$1,874,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/26/2014Sell80,000$47.02$3,761,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/25/2014Sell40,000$46.98$1,879,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/22/2014Sell80,000$46.47$3,717,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/20/2014Sell80,000$46.10$3,688,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/18/2014Sell80,000$45.79$3,663,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/14/2014Sell80,000$45.60$3,648,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/12/2014Sell80,000$44.77$3,581,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/11/2014Sell40,000$44.75$1,790,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/7/2014Sell4,831$45.00$217,395.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/6/2014Sell27,822$45.00$1,251,990.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/30/2014Sell35,173$45.03$1,583,840.19View SEC Filing Icon  
7/28/2014Sell91,997$45.08$4,147,224.76View SEC Filing Icon  
4/1/2014Sell5,128$45.00$230,760.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/21/2014Sell11,775$45.00$529,875.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/18/2014Sell51,577$45.00$2,320,965.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/5/2014Sell40,000$42.45$1,698,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
3/3/2014Sell40,000$41.24$1,649,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/27/2014Sell40,000$40.98$1,639,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/25/2014Sell40,000$41.41$1,656,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/21/2014Sell40,000$41.33$1,653,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/19/2014Sell40,000$41.65$1,666,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/14/2014Sell40,000$41.43$1,657,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/12/2014Sell40,000$41.23$1,649,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/10/2014Sell40,000$41.01$1,640,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/6/2014Sell40,000$40.48$1,619,200.00View SEC Filing Icon  
2/4/2014Sell40,000$40.35$1,614,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/31/2014Sell40,000$40.97$1,638,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/29/2014Sell40,000$40.96$1,638,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/27/2014Sell60,000$41.06$2,463,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/23/2014Sell70,000$40.54$2,837,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/21/2014Sell70,000$40.65$2,845,500.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/16/2014Sell70,000$41.19$2,883,300.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/14/2014Sell70,000$40.91$2,863,700.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/10/2014Sell70,000$40.92$2,864,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
1/8/2014Sell70,000$40.38$2,826,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/29/2013Sell17,045$35.83$610,722.35View SEC Filing Icon  
11/21/2013Sell34,835$35.16$1,224,798.60View SEC Filing Icon  
11/19/2013Sell39,617$35.46$1,404,818.82View SEC Filing Icon  
11/11/2013Sell40,000$35.29$1,411,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/7/2013Sell27,000$35.09$947,430.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/5/2013Sell40,000$35.32$1,412,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
11/1/2013Sell40,000$35.56$1,422,400.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/30/2013Sell40,000$36.15$1,446,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/28/2013Sell40,000$35.07$1,402,800.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/24/2013Sell40,000$35.14$1,405,600.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/22/2013Sell45,000$35.40$1,593,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/18/2013Sell70,000$35.09$2,456,300.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/16/2013Sell70,000$35.13$2,459,100.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/14/2013Sell70,000$35.10$2,457,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/10/2013Sell35,000$35.20$1,232,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/8/2013Sell19,619$35.00$686,665.00View SEC Filing Icon  
10/7/2013Sell70,000$35.00$2,450,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
9/25/2013Sell70,000$35.00$2,450,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Dagmar Dolby Buying and Selling Activity at Dolby Laboratories

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Dolby Laboratories Company Overview

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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. creates audio and imaging technologies that transform entertainment at the cinema, DTV transmissions and devices, mobile devices, OTT video and music services, home entertainment devices, and automobiles. The company develops and licenses its audio technologies, such as AAC & HE-AAC, a digital audio codec solution used for a range of media applications; AVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency used in various media devices; Dolby AC-4, a digital audio coding technology that delivers new audio experiences to a range of playback devices; and Dolby Atmos technology for cinema and various media devices. Its audio technologies also include DD, a digital audio coding technology that provides multichannel sound to applications; DD+, a digital audio coding technology that offers audio transmission for a range of media applications and devices; Dolby TrueHD, a digital audio coding technology providing encoding for media application; Dolby Vision, an imaging technology for cinema and media devices; and HEVC, a digital video codec with high bandwidth efficiency for media devices. In addition, the company offers digital cinema servers, cinema processors, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio and imaging hardware and software products for the cinema, television, broadcast, communication, and entertainment industries. Further, it provides 3-D glasses and kits; and various services to support theatrical and television production for cinema exhibition, broadcast, and home entertainment. The company serves film studios, content creators, post-production facilities, cinema operators, broadcasters, and video game designers. It sells its products directly to the end users, as well as through dealers and distributors worldwide. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $73.17
Low: $72.78
High: $73.72

50 Day Range

MA: $73.47
Low: $68.48
High: $76.66

2 Week Range

Now: $73.17
Low: $66.35
High: $90.06

Volume

428,002 shs

Average Volume

395,854 shs

Market Capitalization

$6.98 billion

P/E Ratio

33.41

Dividend Yield

1.62%

Beta

0.98